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Oct 22, 2024

The 2024 Best of Beauty Body Products Winners Have You Covered From Head to Toe | Allure

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Gone are the days of treating the vast majority of our skin with unwarranted

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Gone are the days of treating the vast majority of our skin with unwarranted flippancy. Body-care routines that once peaked at bar soap, deodorant, and maybe some lotion (when we're not running late) have evolved into elevated, in-depth regimens that might make our faces jealous. And with its promotion from afterthought to priority, the body-care category has exploded with incredible products—some more incredible than others. Namely, this year's Best of Beauty Award winners.

These are standout, south-of-the-neck formulas (and a few from the north, like oral-care products to smile about) that promise the most effective exfoliation, the most spa-like bathing experience, and, of course, the most sun-shielded skin that looks and feels fabulous. Now is the time to wash your hands of your body-snubbing past—and we have just the hand wash to do it with. (And a mood-lifting hand sanitizer too.)

Meet the fantastic formulas that bodied the competition and had our editors gladly spending a lot of extra time in the bathroom.

Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best body washes, sunscreens, and self-tanners.

Best Liquid Body Wash

Amazon

Why It Won: We would never suggest that you skip your after-shower body lotion. That said, the intense moisture provided by Dove Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash makes the occasional lapse totally understandable. Its hyaluronic acid and squalane make sure the lather leaves skin clean and seriously supple.

Tester Feedback: "I love this formula," says senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor. "It comes out of its pump dispenser slightly whipped and forms a creamy lather as you add water. I just keep coming back to it."

Best Antiperspirant Spray

Amazon

Shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applies the Dove Advanced Care Dry Spray Antiperspirant.

Why It Won: Dove Advanced Care Dry Spray Antiperspirant can convert any loyal stick devotee. As light as it feels and as invisible as it looks, it offers powerful protection against wetness, all while conditioning underarm skin and replenishing its ceramides.

Tester Feedback: "I've tried so many antiperspirants over the years and the one I come back to time and time again is Dove's Advanced Care Dry Spray," says shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis. "It comes in so many scents (my favorite is Pear) and doesn't leave behind any sticky residue or smelly pits—just freshness all day long."

Best Body Wash for Acne

Amazon

Why It Won: Benzoyl peroxide is as trusted for clearing body breakouts as it is for zits on the face and it really gets to show off its bacteria-busting skills in PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash. Clocking in at 10%—the most you can get without a prescription—the benzoyl peroxide in this fast-acting formula kills acne-inducing bacteria mere seconds after you start your cleansing ritual.

Tester Feedback: "I'm training for the New York City Marathon, which means I practically live in leggings and sports bras," says associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen. "And that stinky, sweaty wardrobe is absolutely the reason I now have body acne—fun! I’ve added this wash to my shower routine a few times a week to dry out current breakouts and help prevent future flare-ups and it’s definitely helped!"

Best Chafe Solution

Amazon

Why It Won: Megababe's talc-free Dust Duo will save both your skin and your clothing from sweat, keeping you and your favorite 'fits dry on even the soupiest days. And thanks to the Dust Puff, its cloudlike applicator, you can put it absolutely anywhere on your body.

Tester Feedback: "I really do believe that I'm the sweatiest girl in the world," says senior news editor Nicola Dall'Asen. "For years, Megababe's anti-sweat and chafe powders have been my holy grail for keeping underboob shirt stains and friction-fueled thigh rashes at bay during hot months. The Dust Duo, with its adorable pink powder puff, makes application as easy as a few pats here and there."

Best Antiperspirant Stick

Amazon

Why It Won: The long-lasting, prescription-strength perspiration protection in Secret Clinical Completely Clean Invisible Solid is enough to win over anyone who sweats with gusto. What solidifies yet another Best of Beauty Award for it, though, is its odor-eliminating, pH-balancing minerals that keep you feeling— and, of course, smelling—fresh.

Tester Feedback: "Call me anal-retentive (I am), but I cannot stand scented deodorant because it clashes with my perfume," says Dall'Asen. "I'm also an Extremely Sweaty Person, which means my antiperspirants need to work without trying to cover up my BO with fragrance. Enter Secret Clinical Completely Clean Invisible Solid, which does exactly that: It glides on smoothly, prevents the drippage of the hottest summer days, and best of all, doesn't offend my delicate olfactory senses."

Best Deodorant Stick

Glossier

Why It Won: Is it really possible to stay stink-free without ​​aluminum, baking soda, acids, or water? Glossier says yes, and our testers enthusiastically agree. The brand's refillable, simply named Deodorant glides on smoothly, reducing odor with elderberry extract and coconut oil, even absorbing excess moisture with potato starch.

Tester Feedback: "I'm not a huge fan of heavily scented deodorants and I prefer them to be in stick form, so this soft, powdery-scented version from Glossier is perfect," says editorial assistant Jennet Jusu. "It's long-lasting and, believe it or not, I actually get compliments on the scent—many people thought it was a fragrance!"

Best Body Wash Bar

Amazon

Why It Won: Nécessaire The Body Bar cleanses, of course, but don't even think of calling it just soap. Thanks to a heaping helping of hyaluronic acid, B vitamins, and amino acids, this moss-scented solid is essentially a hydrating, skin-smoothing treatment that just happens to also get you clean.

Tester Feedback: "This was an instant winner in my book because it lathered quickly and easily, didn't make a stink in my bathroom thanks to its subtly scented formula, and left my skin feeling clean but hydrated afterward," says Dall'Asen.

Best Physical Body Scrub

Walmart

Why It Won: Forget body scrubs that fake smoothness with an oily finish! TPH by Taraji Baby Buff'd truly exfoliates with gentle yet hardworking rice powder. Skin is left feeling supple and looking radiant with a little extra help from niacinamide as well as lactic and glycolic acids.

Tester Feedback: “The vanilla scent isn't too intense and the texture didn't irritate my skin,” says associate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez. "Bonus points for the tube’s large opening, which makes it easy to squeeze out the product."

Best Chemical & Physical Body Scrub

Amazon

Content director Kara McGrath massages the First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Strawberry into her arm to gently exfoliate.

Why It Won: You've heard of fighting fire with fire; now you can fight "strawberry skin" with strawberries—and a few other key exfoliating ingredients. In addition to the yummy-smelling fruit extract, First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Strawberry comes at keratosis pilaris (and any other bumpy bits) from both the physical angle (pumice beads) and the chemical one (glycolic and lactic acids).

Tester Feedback: "My skin felt supersmooth after using this, and the scrub never felt too harsh," says senior business director Eilish Morley. "I really like the sweet strawberry scent as well!"

Best Light Body Moisturizer

Urban Jungle

Why It Won: Urban Jungle Midas Touch Body Lotion really understands the assignment: It smells scrumptious, rubs in easily, and eliminates dry patches without leaving skin slick. The apricot seed oil in this luxurious lotion provides allover moisture, and it’s also packed with vitamins A, C, and E to improve texture and tone.

Tester Feedback: "The scent is so mild that it could almost qualify as unscented," says digital art director Ingrid Fowler. "The cute peach and orange branding brings a fun energy to an often clinical-looking category."

Best Rich Body Moisturizer

Amazon

Why It Won: The lush texture and the dreamy yuzu, green tea, and blonde woods scent of Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Body Butter would be enough to appeal to anyone, but its formula full of firming and deeply moisturizing niacinamide, jojoba oil, and shea and cupuaçu butters will earn a prominent—and, we predict, permanent—spot on your bathroom counter.

Tester Feedback: "I love how smooth and buttery this lotion feels and how it leaves my skin with a pretty glow without any greasy residue," says associate beauty editor Annie Blay. "Plus, it smells so good."

Best Exfoliating Body Moisturizer

Amazon

Why It Won: AmLactin Daily Nourish Lotion With 12% Lactic Acid makes exfoliation extra easy. If you want to skip the scrub step, you can get significantly softer, smoother skin simply by applying this nongreasy body lotion.

Tester Feedback: "This is the easiest and gentlest exfoliator I've ever used," says Kinonen. "I just slather the lightweight cream onto the backs of my arms where my keratosis pilaris (KP) is more prominent and patiently wait for the smoothing magic to happen in the days after application."

Best Body Oil

Amazon

Why It Won: Oui the People Featherweight Hydrating Body Gloss features some of the most moisturizing oils out there (looking at you, avocado and safflower), yet it never feels like a heavy oil. Instead, the lightweight formula imparts a gorgeous glow without grease.

Tester Feedback: "Love this," Gutierrez declares. "The formula feels light both on its own and mixed with a lotion."

Best Unscented Mineral Body Sunscreen Lotion

Amazon

Why It Won: The only thing better than the way Blue Lizard Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ feels—it's brimming with moisturizing shea butter and vitamin E—is how well it defends against damaging UV rays. Water- and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes, the zinc oxide formula has got you covered with broad-spectrum and antioxidant protection.

Tester Feedback: "It has staying power, doesn't dry out my skin—or my three-year-old's—and even has a handy UV-sensitive cap to remind you to apply after high exposure," says shopping director Shanna Shipin.

Best Scented Mineral Body Sunscreen Lotion

Amazon

Why It Won: With Sol de Janeiro Rio Radiance SPF 50 Body Lotion, it can smell like you're on a tropical vacation every day. (Although, of course, you don't save sunscreen to wear only on vacation, right? Right.) It protects with zinc oxide, moisturizes with cupuaçu butter, brightens with niacinamide, and fragrances your skin with the brand’s famously dreamy tuberose, vanilla, and coconut milk Cheirosa 87 scent.

Tester Feedback: "Yes, this is a great mineral sunscreen that rubs in pretty easily and doesn't leave too much of a white cast," says content director Kara McGrath. "But more importantly, it smells so good that I get multiple compliments on the scent anytime I wear it to the beach."

Best Mineral Spray Sunscreen

Amazon

Why It Won: EltaMD UV AOX Mist Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 is a game-changing mineral spray that packs ample UV protection into a lightweight, mess-free, use-from-any-angle formula. Its zinc oxide is accompanied by aloe vera and glycerin for a soothing, hydrating feel that makes reapplication a joy, not a chore.

Tester Feedback: "There are so many things to love about this SPF mist—like how lightweight it is and how easily it blends into skin—but my favorite might just be the fact that the nozzle works any which way you turn it, so it's easy to reach places like your shoulders and the backs of your legs," says associate features director Dianna Mazzone Singh.

Best Chemical Body Sunscreen Gel

Nordstrom

Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor applies the Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 to her face, neck, and body.

Why It Won: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 for the face is legendary, and Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40 deserves equal icon status. The delightfully emollient, clear gel formula creates an invisible force field with the big four chemical filters (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene), leaving your skin both silky and safeguarded.

Tester Feedback: "This clear gel melts onto skin without feeling sticky or heavy," says Calaor. "I smear it on to protect me from the sun's rays, whether I'm out by the pool or sitting at home, working next to my window."

Best Chemical Lotion Sunscreen

Amazon

Why It Won: Sun Bum Daily 50 Body Lotion disappears into your skin like a lightweight body moisturizer, but with the serious chemical-filter UV protection of avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene, that non-sunscreen look and feel erases any reluctance you may have to wear SPF every day.

Tester Feedback: "I love how it's in a regular lotion pump bottle and rubs in nicely," Fowler says. "Plus, it smells like banana candy. So good!"

Best Chemical Body Sunscreen Spray

Amazon

Why It Won: Anyone can put avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene into a sunscreen spray (okay, maybe not anyone), but Black Girl Sunscreen has made those tongue-twisting filters feel unusually fabulous. The Make It Glow SPF 30 mist has the perfect combination of moisturizing ingredients—namely avocado and jojoba oils, glycerin, aloe, and shea butter—to leave your skin radiant and nourished on top of being protected.

Tester Feedback: "This lightweight, nonsticky formula leaves my skin feeling moisturized and looking glowy," says Calaor. "I love the fine-mist nozzle too."

Best Chemical Oil Sunscreen

Amazon

Why It Won: Vacation Baby Oil SPF 30 is not your mother's baby oil; it just looks like it. In fact, it serves the complete opposite purpose. Instead of inviting a tan, it deflects damage with invisible chemical filters in a base of soothing and hydrating ingredients like jojoba oil, vitamin E, calendula, and chamomile.

Tester Feedback: "I have very dry skin, so I need a sunscreen that sinks in fast—without a trace. This one does just that while leaving behind a pretty sheen," says Jusu.

Best Mousse Self-Tanner

Amazon

Why It Won: No more waiting in suspense for your self-tan to develop, only to discover that you're orange. Loving Tan Platinum 2 HR Express Tanning Mousse is formulated with a built-in color guide so you can see exactly where and how evenly you’re applying it, and it gets you to a deep, natural shade in just two hours.

Tester Feedback: "For a deep, I-just-got-back-from-Mykonos tan, this is it," says Trakoshis. "It's foolproof and easy to work with, so there will be no streakiness or dreaded orange tones."

Best Gradual Self-Tanner

Amazon

Why It Won: Slow and steady wins the race. It also scores you a gorgeous tan when you use +Lux Unfiltered N°32 Hydrating Self-Tanning Cream. This gradual self-tanner dries in just five minutes and soaks into skin with nourishing ingredients like shea and cocoa butters, avocado and passion fruit oils, and squalane.

Tester Feedback: "It creates a non-streaky, light tan, and doesn't smell like self-tanner," says Fowler. “I also appreciate the well-written instructions."

Best Bath Steamer

Bath & Body Works

Why It Won: Once you put a Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Shower Steamer in your stall, you’ll wonder how you ever showered without this instant mind-clearing, mood-boosting spa experience. The aromatherapeutic discs release the power of essential oils, so don’t be surprised if you’re even more reluctant to get out of the shower than usual.

Tester Feedback: "The bathtub in my very old house is not up to my personal bathing code, but these steamers make my showers feel as luxurious as a long soak," says McGrath.

Best Bath Bomb

Lush

Why It Won: Lush is practically synonymous with bath bombs, offering seemingly countless shapes, colors, and scents. There's no easier—or more fun—way to make your bath seem like a magic cauldron that just happens to be filled with skin-loving ingredients.

Tester Feedback: "The Lush Bath Bomb is always a fun experience, providing a little levity to my self-care and relaxation routine," says senior director of audience development Lexi Herrick. "I love that there are so many scents to choose from, along with all of the fun, bright colors they come in."

Best Bath Companion

Kate McLeod

Why It Won: We didn't have calling-a-bath-oil-adorable on our Best of Beauty bingo card, but when fragrant, nourishing, exfoliating goodness is packed into a cute, little lump like Kate McLeod's The Pebble Solid Bath & Shower Oil, it's inevitable. This single-use solid dissolves in warm water, elevating your bath to an indulgent new level. The tub-less on our staff love to just run one over their limbs in the shower.

Tester Feedback: "I'm all about setting the mood for my Everything Shower: candles, music, cocktail (well, mocktail now), you name it," says our very pregnant social director Kassidy Silva. "Kate McLeod's The Pebble Solid Bath & Shower Oil is my second step so I can luxuriate in its warm rose scent for the entirety of my shower, which is embarrassingly long."

Best Shaving Cream

Athena Club

Why It Won: Have you ever applied your shaving cream and thought, Is that all there is? With Athena Club Fluffy Shave Butter, you'll never feel like you're not getting a rich enough lather to protect your skin while shaving. Every dollop—which you squeeze out of a neat tube—contains a generous dose of shea butter and rosemary leaf extract to help provide glide and leave skin moisturized.

Tester Feedback: "I love how this shaving cream is no fuss," says Blay. "It goes on with a thick application but doesn't clog my razor or create a foamy mess and, most importantly, it leaves my legs feeling buttery-smooth."

Best Shaving Gel

Aveeno

Why It Won: A classic and longtime favorite, Therapeutic Shave Gel fits right into Aveeno’s commitment to calm skin. As the gel transforms into an ample lather, its soothing oat formula shores up the skin’s moisture barrier to prevent razor irritation.

Tester Feedback: "I will not so much as glance at a razor without this in hand," says associate director of special projects Hunter Lacey. "It's my silver bullet for irritation and hasn't failed me yet."

Best Shaving Oil

Amazon

Why It Won: Shaving with a silky, serum-like formula is an entirely different experience, and once you try Eos Cashmere Skin Collection Shave Oil, you may never return to traditional shaving creams. The transparent elixir lets you make sure you haven't missed a single hair, and its shea, cocoa, and argan butters prevent redness and bumps and turn your post-shower lotion into a bonus more than a necessity.

Tester Feedback: "Being able to actually see my legs as I shave them (without wearing a fluffy cream) is such a game-changer," says beauty closet associate Edward Horgan. "This oil makes it so much easier to get each and every hair in a short amount of time without irritation."

Best Razor

Amazon

Why It Won: A five-blade, refillable razor that's both adorable and affordable? Sign us up! Literally, sign us up for the customizable subscription refill program. The Billie Razor's aloe-enrobed, pivoting head allows for a supersmooth shave, and its mix of bright colors adds a little joy to an often tedious process.

Tester Feedback: "This razor gives a close shave and has a nice moisturizing edge," says Fowler. "I particularly like the razor cover, which stays on until you squeeze the sides—great for a travel bag."

Best Trimmer

Amazon

Why It Won: Whether your hair is fine or coarse, straight or curly, Meridian's The Trimmer Premium can tackle it with tenderness and precision. The ceramic blades go easy on skin, no matter the area you're addressing, and this waterproof device is welcome in the shower too, if that's your preferred shaving setting.

Tester Feedback: "This nifty trimmer effortlessly mows down body hair without nicking my skin and the sharp blades cut through coarse hair without clogging," says commerce writer Jennifer Hussein. "Its long-lasting battery also deserves kudos."

Best Hair-Removal Wax

Flamingo

Why It Won: There's a certain kind of bravery required for waxing at home. That is unless you're using the Flamingo Body Wax Kit, which makes the process not just less nerve-wracking, but almost enjoyable. The soft-gel wax strips make it outrageously easy to remove hair for weeks at a time, and the included post-wax cloths soothe any irritation you might experience.

Tester Feedback: "I've waxed my own bikini line my entire adult life, so I've found the best at-home waxing products through years of trial and (mostly) error," says Dall'Asen. "Flamingo's Body Wax Kit is so easy to use that it doesn't matter how much experience you have; simply peel, stick one on, rub in the direction of hair growth a few times, then let 'er rip. I won't tell you it doesn’t hurt—but it sure beats the pain of too-hot wax burns."

Best Depilatory Cream

Amazon

Why It Won: Anyone prone to ingrowns will appreciate how much less frequently they occur when you switch from shaving to Schick Hydro Silk 2-in-1 Hair Removal Cream. This fresh-scented depilatory exfoliates as it removes unwanted hair, so the area on which you’ve applied it is left unbelievably smooth.

Tester Feedback: "The Schick Hydro Silk 2-in-1 Hair Removal Cream is so light and effective that it also removed memories of every smelly and ineffective formula I tried in high school," says senior copy manager Dawn Rebecky.

Best Hand Cream

Amazon

Why It Won: Superegg This Moment Hand Care thrives where so many other hand creams fail: treating hand skin with the same reverence as facial skin. Its blend of murumuru and shea butters absorbs before you can even answer all the "Ooh, what is that?"s every time you take this devastatingly chic orb out of your purse.

Tester Feedback: "I'm obsessed with the circular packaging of this light lotion," says contributing editor Marci Robin. "But I'm even more appreciative of how quickly it absorbs, so my hands feel hydrated but never slimy."

Best Hand Sanitizer

Amazon

Associate features director Dianna Mazzone Singh cleans hands in a pinch with the Touchland Power Mist.

Why It Won: When you can't wash your hands, hand sanitizer is the next best thing, and the best of the next best thing is Touchland Power Mist. Not only does it efficiently kill germs, it does so in a stylishly packaged, easy-to-apply mist that comes in a huge array of genuinely lovely fragrances that smell nothing like hand sanitizer. (Velvet Peach and Frosted Mint are Allure favorites.)

Tester Feedback: "Unlike my experience with other hand sanitizers, my hands actually feel better after application instead of sticky or dehydrated," says Robin. "Adding citrus essential oils and aloe vera was such a smart move."

Best Hand Wash

Amazon

Why It Won: It's not just in your head: Using a more sophisticated hand wash, like Youth to the People Superfood + Cedarwood Fresh Greens Hand Wash, really does feel different than using a grocery store formula. Its kale, green tea, and spinach extracts offer antioxidant protection as the hydrating formula cleanses without stripping.

Tester Feedback: "This delectable gel smells so good (just like a green juice) and comes in the chicest glass bottle," says Kinonen. "I've refilled it three times because I refuse to get rid of it—it just looks so good on my bathroom counter!"

Best Teeth Whitening Pen

Amazon

Why It Won: There is no easier way to whiten your teeth than with the portable Colgate Optic White Express Teeth Whitening Pen. Just paint the pen onto your teeth, leave it to sit for an hour, brush your teeth with water, and notice how the non-sensitizing hydrogen peroxide formula makes stains disappear. Our coffee drinkers (sorry, product testers) found it lightened discoloration after just one use. For full results, the recommended treatment is twice daily for seven days.

Tester Feedback: "This easy-to-use and incredibly effective whitening pen is perfect for travel," says Herrick. "I find myself reaching for it no matter which bag I'm carrying: work tote, party clutch, and even my suitcase."

Best Teeth Whitening Strips

Amazon

Why It Won: These have been the gold standard for so long that their name has become the Kleenex of tooth-whitening strips. Wear Crest 3DWhitestrips Professional Effects 45 minutes a day for 20 days and your teeth will get up to several shades whiter—brightening away evidence of one tester's daily Diet Coke habit.

Tester Feedback: "Hi, it's me—I'm the tester with the daily Diet Coke habit," says Kinonen. "I also love a double shot of espresso in the morning. Neither of those encourages a brighter smile, which is why every quarter I'll invest an extra 45 minutes to an hour every night to wear these for about a month to fight off my caffeinated stains. My sensitive teeth love the brighter results without the pain."

Best Floss

Amazon

Why It Won: Dentists say the best floss is the one you'll actually use. We say, sure, but Cocofloss is the actual best. Wildly effective due to hundreds of woven fibers that expand and compress to remove more residue and plaque, it's infused with coconut oil and coated in vegan wax for a truly comfortable flossing experience every time.

Tester Feedback: "The packaging is nice and easy to open," says Fowler. "Floss with this more grippy material usually feels too thick to use on my teeth, but this one isn't too tight."

Best Toothbrush

Amazon

Associate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez tests the Oral-B iO Series 5 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush.

Why It Won: The tiny but mighty vibrations of the Oral-B iO Series 5 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush ensure not only a thorough clean every time you use it, but a personalized one. This rechargeable, round-brush breakthrough has five settings to suit your sensitivity and whitening goals, as well as sensors to let you know when you're using too much pressure.

Tester Feedback: "This toothbrush is elite. Award-winning. Life-changing. But seriously, it completely upleveled my at-home dental care," says Herrick. "It provides such a thorough, in-depth clean in those hard-to-reach places. Cleaning and swapping the brush is also a breeze, so I have kept this toothbrush for over a year and don't plan on switching!"

Best Toothpaste

Amazon

Why It Won: Sensitive teeth don't always tolerate traditional whitening ingredients, like hydrogen peroxide, which is why Sensodyne Clinical White Toothpaste achieves big, brightening results with hydrated silica instead. It also protects against general sensitivity while leaving your mouth minty-clean.

Tester Feedback: "This is a truly superior toothpaste in texture, taste, and freshness," says senior visuals editor Lauren Brown. "A little goes a long way and my teeth do seem whiter."

Best Mouth Wash

Amazon

Associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen showing her love for the TheraBreath Healthy Gums Oral Rinse.

Why It Won: In addition to famously fighting bad-breath bacteria, TheraBreath Healthy Gums Oral Rinse's cetylpyridinium chloride addresses areas where floss may not reach, helping to reduce bleeding and inflamed gums with its minty, alcohol-free formula.

Tester Feedback: "I just started using mouthwash this year and this one is, by far, my favorite," says Kinonen. "It smells minty fresh and isn't made with alcohol, which makes my sensitive gums and my periodontist very happy."

Written by Marci Robin

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